“We’re road warriors. But by nine o’clock Monday morning we’ve all got to be back at work.”

All 12 of the Gertrudes were born and raised in Kingston, a place Annie said holds significance in their songwriting.

“One of the things I love about Kingston is that people care about relationships with one another,” she said. “You wind up with this self-selected group who would rather invest in relationships than money and find other civic-minded people like themselves.

“You don’t even have to go past Portsmouth Avenue to find inspiration here.”

The first track on their new album, “Derby Girl,” is an ode to the local roller derby team. The cover artwork is by Cecily Taylor, a local artist and Queen’s graduate.

In “Six Jars” sounds of Skeleton Park can be heard in the opening.

“It’s not only taking inspiration, but it’s taking sounds from the city itself,” Clifford said.

The Gertrudes will head to the Grad Club on Nov. 2 for the release of Till the Morning Shows Her Face to Me. Annie said she has one reservation about the debut.

“I’m a bit worried my mom’s not going to like it as much,” she said. “It’s a little mellower and she likes to party.”

The Gertrudes release their new album tomorrow at the Grad Club. The show starts at 9 p.m.

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